Uncommons with Nate Erskine-Smith

Here's why our campaign filed a notice of appeal of this past weekend's nomination.

Thanks to the team for your support and advice on next steps.

May 12 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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April 2026

Stopping Doug Ford starts in Scarborough.

We deserve a smart, fair, and honest government. We have the opposite. Help now to deliver change, starting in Scarborough Southwest.

Apr 15 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Karina Gould on Uncommons

A conversation with Karina Gould about the future of progressive politics both nationally and in Ontario.

Apr 3 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Rights are at risk if we normalize the notwithstanding clause.

The original intent was for the clause to be a last resort, but that's not how provinces are using it. Our Supreme Court will weigh in, but it's for our…

Apr 1 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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March 2026

Ontario Budget 2026: there is no plan.

The Ford government released a budget yesterday that might well have been entitled “tired and short on ideas” instead of “a plan to protect Ontario”

Mar 27 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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February 2026

A new chapter - and it starts in our shared east end

It's time for change at Queen's Park. And that change starts in Scarborough Southwest.

Feb 26 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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When it comes to Ontario, I'm all in.

Join our growing team at teamnate.ca

Feb 3 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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January 2026

On shared values, human rights, and collective action.

Some thoughts on the brutality of fascism in Minnesota, the absurdity of the "Board of Peace", and the challenge ahead of us in rebuilding international…

Jan 30 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Carney Goes to China: A Pragmatic Case for Canada’s China Trade Reset

The Prime Minister gave an important speech this morning that is well worth the read.

Jan 20 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Human rights aren't conditional.

Freedom, dignity, and safety are not causes that can be selectively defended.

Jan 14 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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It's in our collective interests when international law is respected.

And we should be more forceful in defending it.

Jan 6 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Making the most of the new year

You're invited to our NY Levee on Sunday January 11. Wishing everyone a happy new year with some thoughts on what's to come in 2026.

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